AMEX Forecasts More In-Person Connections, Higher Budgets in 2023

Meeting professionals expect in-person events and budgets to increase in 2023, according to the 12th annual Global Meetings and Events Forecast, produced by American Express Meetings and Events, a division of American Express Global Business Travel.

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa Launches $10 Million Renovation

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa in South Carolina recently launched a $10 million renovation.

AMC Theatres and Zoom Partner to Bring Zoom Rooms to AMC Movie Theatres

AMC Theatres and Zoom Video Communications recently announced a new partnership that will turn some AMC movie theaters throughout the United States into Zoom Rooms beginning in 2023.

Net Zero Carbon Events Launches its Roadmap at COP27

Net Zero Carbon Events launched its Roadmap for the events industry at COP27. Supporting organizations include exhibition and event organizers, service providers, associations, convention bureaus and venues, are now financial contributors.

Tommy Bahama Launches Resort Concept with Re-Imagined Miramonte Resort & Spa

Tommy Bahama plans to debut a new resort concept with the introduction of the rebranded and refreshed Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells, California to open later this year.

Visit Winston-Salem President Announces Retirement and National Search

After 13 years leading Visit Winston-Salem in North Carolina, President Richard Geiger recently announced that he plans to retire June 30, 2023, sparking a national search for his replacement.

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Debuts in the Mexican Caribbean with Opening of Waldorf Astoria Cancun

Hilton opened the doors in November to the 173-room Waldorf Astoria Cancun, the first Waldorf Astoria hotel in the Mexican Caribbean and second in the country.

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay to Open in February

The newly renovated 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay – formerly St. Regis Princeville Resort – on the Hawaiian island of Kauai is now accepting reservations as the property prepares to open in February.

Steven Schumacher Named President of Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau in Georgia

Georgia's Cartersville-Bartow County CVB has named Steven Schumacher as the new president of the organization.

Omni PGA Frisco Resort in Texas Now Accepting Group Bookings Ahead of Spring 2023 Opening

Omni PGA Frisco Resort, the country’s largest resort currently in development, is accepting booking requests in advance of its spring 2023 opening.